Golf Target Assembly

ABSTRACT

A golf target assembly for facilitating target practice with golf shots includes a target tree comprising a base portion, a trunk portion extending upwardly from the base portion and a plurality of arms each extending away from the trunk portion. A plurality of target hangers is each coupled to a respective one of the arms such that each of the target hangers hangs downwardly from the respective arm. A plurality of targets is each attachable to a respective one of the target hangers be shot at with golf shots. Each of the targets is comprised of a frangible material such that each of the targets shatters when the targets are struck with a projectile. In this way the plurality of targets facilitates a visual alert to the user when a golf ball strikes one of the targets.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention

The disclosure relates to target devices and more particularly pertains to a new target device for facilitating target practice with golf shots. The device includes a target tree that can be positioned on a support surface and a plurality of target hangers that hang from the target tree. The device includes a plurality of frangible targets which can each be suspended from a respective target hanger.

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The prior art relates to target devices including a variety of target training devices that each at least includes a vertically oriented backstop and a plurality of targets that are suspended in front of the backstop for facilitating target practice. The prior art discloses a frangible target suspension that includes a plurality of frangible targets and a pair of cords that each extends through the frangible targets thereby facilitating the frangible targets to be suspended in a vertical orientation. The prior art discloses a target frame that includes a base, an upright extending upwardly from the pair and a pair of lateral supports extending away from the upright.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a target tree comprising a base portion, a trunk portion extending upwardly from the base portion and a plurality of arms each extending away from the trunk portion. A plurality of target hangers is each coupled to a respective one of the arms such that each of the target hangers hangs downwardly from the respective arm. A plurality of targets is each attachable to a respective one of the target hangers be shot at with golf shots. Each of the targets is comprised of a frangible material such that each of the targets shatters when the targets are struck with a projectile. In this way the plurality of targets facilitates a visual alert to the user when a golf ball strikes one of the targets.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a golf target assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a left side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a right side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new target device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5 , the golf target assembly 10 generally comprises a target tree 12 which comprises a base portion 14, a trunk portion 16 extending upwardly from the base portion 14 and a plurality of arms 18 each extending away from the trunk portion 16. Each of the base portion 14, the trunk portion 16 and the plurality of arms 18 comprise a plurality of modular sections 20 that are removably attached together thereby facilitating the target tree 12 to be disassembled. In this way the target tree 12 can be broken down for storage or transportation. The trunk portion 16 may have a height ranging between approximately 6.0 feet and 60.0 feet, and each of the arms 18 may have a length ranging between approximately 4.0 feet and 40.0 feet.

The base portion 14 comprises a plurality of basal members 22 each being removably attached to a respective one of a plurality of basal couplers 24. Each of the basal couplers 24 has a plurality of receivers 26 that are oriented at perpendicular angles with respect to each other. In this way the plurality of basal members 22 can be arranged in a grid which can lie on a horizontal support surface 28. The horizontal support surface 28 may be ground at a driving range, for example, or other location employed for practicing golf shots. Each of the basal couplers 24 may comprise a polyvinylchloride tee fitting or other similar type of device and each of the basal members 22 may comprise a polyvinylchloride pipe or other similar type of device.

The trunk portion 16 comprises a plurality of trunk members 30 that is each removably attached to a respective one of a plurality of trunk couplers 32. Each of the trunk couplers 32 has a plurality of receivers 34 oriented at perpendicular angles with respect to each other. In this way each of the plurality of trunk members 30 extends between a respective receiver 34 on a respective pair of trunk couplers 32 having the trunk members 30 oriented parallel to each other. Thus, the trunk portion 16 defines a stanchion which extends upwardly from the base portion 14. A lowermost one of the trunk members 36 engages a respective receiver 26, which is directed upwardly, on a respective one of the basal couplers 24. Each of the trunk couplers 32 may comprise a polyvinylchloride tee fitting and each of the trunk members 30 may comprise a polyvinylchloride pipe.

Each of the arms 18 has a first end 38, a second end 40 and an outer wall 42 extending between the first end 38 and the second end 40. The first end 38 of each of the arms 18 is insertable into a respective receiver 34 on a respective one of the trunk couplers 32 such that the arms 18 are oriented perpendicular to the plurality of trunk members 30. Additionally, each of the trunk couplers 32 is rotatable into a selected orientation thereby facilitating the receiver 34 which receives the first end 38 of the arm 18 to be pointed in various directions with respect to the trunk members 30. In this way the plurality of trunk couplers 32 can facilitate a user to orient the plurality of arms 18 in a variety of different arrangements on the trunk portion 16. Each of the arms 18 may comprise a polyvinylchloride pipe or the like.

A plurality of target hangers 44 is provided and each of the target hangers 44 is coupled to a respective one of the arms 18 such that each of the target hangers 44 hangs downwardly from the respective arm. Each of the target hangers 44 comprises a line 46 that is coupled to and extends downwardly from the outer wall 42 of the respective arm. The line 46 is centrally positioned between the first end 38 and the second end 40 of the respective arm, and the line 46 has a distal end 48 with respect to the outer wall 42. Each of the target hangers 44 includes a clamp 50 that is coupled to the distal end of the line 46. The clamp 50 includes a pair of jaws 52 that are biased toward each other. The jaws 52 are urgeable apart from each other and the jaws 52 are directed downwardly from the line 46.

A plurality of targets 54 is provided and each of the targets 54 is attachable to a respective one of the target hangers 44. In this way each of the targets 54 can be shot at with the golf shots. Furthermore, each of the targets 54 is comprised of a frangible material such that each of the targets 54 shatters when the targets 54 are struck with a projectile. In this way the plurality of targets 54 facilitates a visual alert to the user when the golf ball strikes one of the targets 54.

Each of the targets 54 has a first surface 56 and a perimeter edge 58, and the perimeter edge 58 is continuously arcuate about a center point of the first surface 56 such that each of the targets 54 has a disk shape. Additionally, indicia 60 are printed on the first surface 56 of each of the targets 54. The indicia 60 on each of the targets 54 may comprise an image, a logo, a brand name or any other type of image. Each of the targets 54 is positionable between the jaws 52 of the clamp 50 associated with each of the target hangers 44.

In use, the target tree 12 is assembled in whichever orientation the user might prefer and each of the targets 54 is suspended from a respective target hanger 44. Thus, the user can attempt to strike each of the targets 54 with a golf shot. Moreover, each of the targets 54 will shatter when the targets 54 are struck with a golf shot. In this way the user has visual confirmation that they have struck the intended target 54. The target tree 12 can be positioned at any desired distance from the user thereby facilitating all of the types of golf clubs to be employed for target practice.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

I claim:
 1. A golf target assembly for practicing golf shots, said assembly comprising: a target tree comprising a base portion, a trunk portion extending upwardly from said base portion and a plurality of arms each extending away from said trunk portion, each of said base portion, said trunk portion and said plurality of arms comprising a plurality of modular sections being removably attached together thereby facilitating said target tree to be disassembled; a plurality of target hangers, each of said target hangers being coupled to a respective one of said arms such that each of said target hangers hangs downwardly from said respective arm; and a plurality of targets, each of said targets being attachable to a respective one of said target hangers wherein each of said targets is configured to be shot at with the golf shots, each of said targets being comprised of a frangible material such that each of said targets shatters when said targets are struck with a projectile wherein said plurality of targets is configured to facilitate a visual alert to the user when the golf ball strikes one of said targets.
 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said base portion comprises a plurality of basal members each being removably attached to a respective one of a plurality of basal couplers, each of said basal couplers having a plurality of receivers being oriented at perpendicular angles with respect to each other thereby facilitating said plurality of basal members to be arranged in a grid wherein said grid is configured to lie on a horizontal support surface.
 3. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said trunk portion comprises a plurality trunk members each being removably attached to a respective one of a plurality of trunk couplers, each of said trunk couplers having a plurality of receivers being oriented at perpendicular angles with respect to each other thereby facilitating each of said plurality of trunk members to extend between a respective receiver on a respective pair of trunk couplers having said trunk members being oriented parallel to each other.
 4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein each of said arms has a first end, a second end and an outer wall extending between said first end and said second end, said first end of each of said arms being insertable into a respective receiver on a respective one of said trunk couplers such that said arms are oriented perpendicular to said plurality of trunk members.
 5. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein each of said trunk couplers is rotatable into a selected orientation thereby facilitating said receiver which receives said first end of said arm to be pointed in various directions with respect to said trunk members wherein said plurality of trunk couplers is configured to facilitate a user to orient said plurality of arms in a variety of different arrangements on said trunk portion.
 6. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein each of said target hangers comprises a line being coupled to and extending downwardly from said outer wall of said respective arm, said line being centrally positioned between said first end and said second end of said respective arm, said line having a distal end with respect to said outer wall.
 7. The assembly according to claim 6, wherein each of said target hangers includes a clamp being coupled to said distal end of said line, said clamp including a pair of jaws being biased toward each other, said jaws being urgeable apart from each other, said jaws being directed downwardly from said line.
 8. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein each of said targets has a first surface and a perimeter edge, perimeter edge being continuously arcuate about a center point of said first surface such that each of said targets has a disk shape, said first surface of each of said targets having indicia being printed thereon.
 9. The assembly according to claim 7, wherein each of said targets being positionable between said jaws of said clamps associated with each of said target hangers.
 10. A golf target assembly for practicing golf shots, said assembly comprising: a target tree comprising a base portion, a trunk portion extending upwardly from said base portion and a plurality of arms each extending away from said trunk portion, each of said base portion, said trunk portion and said plurality of arms comprising a plurality of modular sections being removably attached together thereby facilitating said target tree to be disassembled, said base portion comprising a plurality of basal members each being removably attached to a respective one of a plurality of basal couplers, each of said basal couplers having a plurality of receivers being oriented at perpendicular angles with respect to each other thereby facilitating said plurality of basal members to be arranged in a grid wherein said grid is configured to lie on a horizontal support surface, said trunk portion comprising a plurality trunk members each being removably attached to a respective one of a plurality of trunk couplers, each of said trunk couplers having a plurality of receivers being oriented at perpendicular angles with respect to each other thereby facilitating each of said plurality of trunk members to extend between a respective receiver on a respective pair of trunk couplers having said trunk members being oriented parallel to each other, each of said arms having a first end, a second end and an outer wall extending between said first end and said second end, said first end of each of said arms being insertable into a respective receiver on a respective one of said trunk couplers such that said arms are oriented perpendicular to said plurality of trunk members, each of said trunk couplers being rotatable into a selected orientation thereby facilitating said receiver which receives said first end of said arm to be pointed in various directions with respect to said trunk members wherein said plurality of trunk couplers is configured to facilitate a user to orient said plurality of arms in a variety of different arrangements on said trunk portion; a plurality of target hangers, each of said target hangers being coupled to a respective one of said arms such that each of said target hangers hangs downwardly from said respective arm, each of said target hangers comprising: a line being coupled to and extending downwardly from said outer wall of said respective arm, said line being centrally positioned between said first end and said second end of said respective arm, said line having a distal end with respect to said outer wall; and a clamp being coupled to said distal end of said line, said clamp including a pair of jaws being biased toward each other, said jaws being urgeable apart from each other, said jaws being directed downwardly from said line; and a plurality of targets, each of said targets being attachable to a respective one of said target hangers wherein each of said targets is configured to be shot at with the golf shots, each of said targets being comprised of a frangible material such that each of said targets shatters when said targets are struck with a projectile wherein said plurality of targets is configured to facilitate a visual alert to the user when the golf ball strikes one of said targets, each of said targets having a first surface and a perimeter edge, perimeter edge being continuously arcuate about a center point of said first surface such that each of said targets has a disk shape, said first surface of each of said targets having indicia being printed thereon, each of said targets being positionable between said jaws of said clamps associated with each of said target hangers. 